4th Time in Osaka: Pieroth Japan's Popular Wine Event

Pieroth Japan will host "Pieroth The Experience 2026 Osaka" at The Westin Osaka from May 29 to June 1, 2026. 36 wine producers from around the world will showcase about 150 types of wine, offering tasting sessions and a gala dinner in one of Japan's largest wine events.
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Pieroth Japan K.K. (2-13-31 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Antony Gourmel), a wine import company, will host "Pieroth The Experience 2026 Osaka," one of Japan's largest wine events, from May 29 (Friday) to June 1 (Monday) at The Westin Osaka, inviting wine producers from around the world.

**Venue: The Westin Osaka, with Excellent Access**

This renowned wine event, held annually since 2016, is supported by Pieroth Japan's long-standing cooperative relationships with producers from various countries. The Osaka event, which started in 2023, is celebrating its 4th year. The venue, The Westin Osaka, is the same as last year, a prestigious hotel with excellent access, located a 7-minute walk from Osaka Station and a 9-minute walk from Umeda Station.

The 2025 event attracted a record-breaking 2,500 visitors, gaining attention as a wine event that improves year after year. This year, tasting sessions will be held on May 30 (Saturday), May 31 (Sunday), and June 1 (Monday), with a gala dinner on May 29 (Friday).

**Travel the World with a Wine Glass in Hand**

The main tasting venue is "Karin no Ma," facing the hotel's beautiful Japanese garden. Pieroth Japan chose a spacious location where visitors can relax and taste wines, aiming to share the charm of wine with a wider audience.

36 wine producers are expected to introduce approximately 150 types of wine. A wide selection of renowned wines from various countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, the USA, Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand, will be on display, allowing visitors to enjoy a global wine journey.

**90-Minute Alternating Sessions**

Tasting sessions require advance booking and will take place from 11:00 to 20:00 over three days: May 30 (Saturday), May 31 (Sunday), and June 1 (Monday). The participation rules are very simple: each session lasts 90 minutes with alternating entry. 60 minutes are allocated for tasting, and 30 minutes for shopping for your favorite wines. Booths within the venue are arranged by region, making it easy to find wines that suit your taste. Entry times are as follows:

① 11:00 – 12:30 *Reservation required

② 12:30 – 14:00 *Reservation required

③ 14:00 – 15:30 *Reservation required

④ 15:30 – 17:00 *Reservation required

⑤ 17:00 – 18:30 *Reservation required

⑥ 18:30 – 20:00 *Reservation required

Additionally, a lottery is planned where one lucky visitor will win a wine cellar. Why not visit the venue and try your luck at winning a wonderful wine cellar?

**Gala Dinner with Producers**

Another highlight of the event is the Gala Dinner, where guests can sit at the same table as the producers and enjoy wine and food together. The dinner venue is "Sonora," a banquet hall with a European palace-like interior, exuding both grandeur and delicate ambiance.

On the evening of May 29 (Friday), guests can converse with producers from various countries who have gathered in Osaka for this occasion, while enjoying wines introduced by the producers themselves and a special course meal paired with the wines. Performances by top artists will also add splendor to the dinner.

**A Precious Wine Experience in Osaka, the Culinary Capital**

Since its first holding in 2016, Pieroth The Experience has been loved by many wine fans and has grown into one of Asia's largest wine events. Its main appeal is the direct interaction with producers, making it popular not only among professionals and connoisseurs but also offering a valuable wine experience to beginners.

Osaka has long been known as "Japan's kitchen," where rice and food ingredients from all over the country were gathered, fostering a rich food culture. It is an ideal place to host a wine tasting event. Why not come to Osaka, the culinary capital, and find a wine that suits your taste?

**Pieroth The Experience 2026 Osaka**

Dates: May 29 (Friday) – June 1 (Monday), 2026

*Note: May 29 (Friday) will feature the Gala Dinner only.

Venue: The Westin Osaka

Please purchase entry tickets for each tasting session via the URL or QR code below.

https://www.pieroth.jp/pieroth-the-experience/events

**Other Inquiries**

Pieroth Japan K.K.

Weekdays: 03-3458-4455 (Reception hours: 9:00 – 18:00)

For Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, please use the email address below:

Email: event@pieroth.jp

**About Pieroth Japan K.K.**

Since its founding in 1969, Pieroth Japan has been sourcing, importing, storing, and selling carefully selected wines from around the world for nearly 60 years. Serving general consumers, restaurants, and other clients.